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Substance use disorer research
Starting a retrospective cohort study in collaboration with a Philadelphia FQHC on a new buprenorphine induction method using the 1 week injection, that has been successful at our South Bay clinics. 		Warren Yamashita, MD
wyamashita@pickharbor.org		5.14.2025
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LA General Research Project: Adult preventive cancer screeningsManuel Campa, MD
mcampa@dhs.lacounty.gov		5.14.2025
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LA General Research Project: Patient ExperienceManuel Campa, MD
mcampa@dhs.lacounty.gov		5.14.2025
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LA General Research Project: Behavioral Health Integration & Collaborative CareManuel Campa, MD
mcampa@dhs.lacounty.gov		5.14.2025
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Keck Procedure Clinic
Help improve education in DFM and accross Keck departments about referrals to 2 DFM resident procedure clinics		Orly Bell, MD, MPH Orly.Bell@med.usc.edu
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Olympia Kabobel, DO, MPH olympia.kabobel@med.usc.edu		5.14.20251-2 students
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BMI and Body Composition Analysis in Living Liver Donation Candidacy
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool used for overweight and obesity in clinical settings. However, BMI has limitations and is imperfect in its assessment as it does not take into consideration muscle mass and body fat, which can be additionally important and insightful. Bioimpedance analysis is another measurement tool that can determine the level of muscle mass and body fat for clinical nutrition assessments. Our center defers or declines liver donors with BMI >35 and/or MRI PDFF 20% (liver steatosis). We are interested in analyzing body composition reports for liver donor candidates that have undergone evaluation from 2019-2024. Body composition reports are available in an excel file. We are looking for a student to organize and analyze the data for possible publication. 		Susan Kim, MS, RDN, CCTD
Susan.Kim2@med.usc.edu		5.14.2025
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The Results of a Virtual Community Nutrition Education Program for Kidney and Liver Transplant Patients
In Spring 2024 (February – March), the USC Abdominal Organ Transplant Nutrition Services offered a 6-session, one hour weekly nutrition education series taught by dietitians and nutrition interns. The series focused on general nutrition topics adapted for the transplant population to promote health. Attendance records, pre-/post tests, self-reported health and feedback surveys were collected. We are looking for a student to organize and analyze the data for publication. 		Susan Kim, MS, RDN, CCTD
Susan.Kim2@med.usc.edu		5.14.2025
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